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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Coffee Board Activates Blockchain Based Marketplace in India
Commerce Secretary,Dr.AnupWadhawan activating coffee e-marketplace in New Delhi
Commerce Secretary,Dr.AnupWadhawan, launched blockchain based coffee e-marketplace through video conferencing in New Delhi today. Speaking on the occasion he said that this pilot project will help integrate the farmers with markets in a transparent manner and lead to realisation of fair price for the coffee producer. Dr.Wadhawan said that the blockchain will also reduce the number of layers between coffee growers and buyers and help farmers double their income.
The project was activated simultaneously by Mr. Jose DausterSette, Executive Director,International Coffee Organisation’s  from Nairobi, Kenya. Rahul Chhabra, India’s High Commissioner to Kenya was also present.
India is the only country in the world where entire coffee is grown under shade, handpicked and sun dried. It produces one of the best coffees in the world, produced by small coffee growers, tribal farmers adjacent to National Parks and Wild Life Sanctuaries in the Western and Eastern Ghats, which are two of the major bio-diversity hot spots in the world. Indian coffee is highly valued in the world market and sold as premium coffees. The share of farmers in the final returns from coffee is very meagre.
Blockchain based market place app for trading of Indian coffees is intended to bring in transparency in the trade of Indian coffee, maintain the traceability of Indian coffee from bean to cup so as the consumer tastes real Indian coffee and the grower is paid fairly for his coffee produced. This initiative will help in creating a brand image for Indian Coffee throughtraceability in reducing growers dependency an intermediaries by having a direct access to buyers for a fair price for their produce, in finding right coffee suppliers for exporters and within the stipulated time to meet the growing demands and in building a better trust and long term relationship due to increased visibility towards the traceability and transparency of the produce.
Coffee Board is collaborating with M/s Eka Plus, one of the global leaders in Digital Commodity Management platforms for Agriculture for development of Blockchain based marketplace application.Eka Plus have developed the application and a group of 15-20 coffee farmers, exporters, roasters, importers and retailers are already registered on the platform from India and abroad. It is one of the few coffee block chain processor for coffee after France and Ethiopia in the world.
The stakeholder like coffee farmers, traders, coffee curers, exporters, rosters, importers and retailers register on the platform to make trade transactions. The coffee farmer registers credentials like place where coffee is grown, details of the crop, elevation, certificates if any and any relevant information. A block is created for each of the lot the farmer sells on the Blockchain. The credentials of the block/ lot will be stored on the Blockchain throughout its journey and are immutable.
NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog welcomes B.V.R. Subrahmanyam as its CEO
Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam joined as Chief Executive Officer of NITI Aayog today.
An Indian Administrative Service Officer of 1987 batch , Shri Subrahmanyam has held important assignments over the last three decades in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Jammu & Kashmir, along with a stint at The World Bank. He has been Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Chief Secretary, Jammu & Kashmir, Principal Secretary, Government of Chhattisgarh, and has held positions in the Prime Minister’s Office.
On the occasion of taking charge of the public policy think tank of the Government of India, Shri Subrahmanyam said, “I am humbled by the trust and responsibility reposed in me by the Hon’ble Prime Minister and will try my best to rise up to his expectations.”
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah described the launch of PM-JAY SEHAT Health Scheme in Jammu and Kashmir as an important and historic day for Jammu and Kashmir
Today is a very important and auspicious day for Jammu and Kashmir when a pathbreaking beginning is going to take place in which the health of all citizens of Jammu and Kashmir will be taken care of
I heartily congratulate the respected Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the Lt. Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha for this
This important beginning will bring radical changes in the health sector of Jammu and Kashmir in the coming days, about 15 lakh families are going to get all the health facilities up to Rs. 5 lakh free of cost
It is as a result of the Prime Minister's attachment for Jammu and Kashmir that every Kashmiri will be able to benefit from this scheme from tomorrow
This scheme will give a further boost to the infrastructure in the health sector of Jammu and Kashmir and new private and good hospitals will come up to serve the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir
The day is not far when the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir will not need to travel beyond Jammu and Kashmir for specialized health services
The Prime Minister lays special emphasis on three things for Jammu and Kashmir, - one is development, the other is to bring democracy to the grass root level and thirdly development can be achieved only through security and peace
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has worked spectacularly in these three areas since August 5
Today almost all the schemes are on the verge of saturation, this has greatly benefited the people of Jammu and Kashmir
26 DEC 2020 7:58PM by PIB Delhi
President's Secretariat
PRESS COMMUNIQUE
The President of India, as advised by the Prime Minister, has directed the following:-
 Shri D. V. Sadananda Gowda, Cabinet Minister, be assigned the charge of the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, in addition to his existing portfolio, and;
 Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Cabinet Minister, be assigned the charge of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, in addition to his existing portfolios.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Pension to Sportspersons
Minister of State  for Youth Affairs and Sports Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore has said that government gives lifelong pension under the Scheme of ‘Pension to Meritorious Sportspersons’, sportspersons who have won medals for the country in the international competitions only and have retired from active sports. In a written reply in Lok Sabha today, the Minister said at present, 588 Sportspersons are getting pension. The rate of pension has been revised with effect from 1.4.2018. The rate of pension has been doubled of the rates of pension existing earlier.
The revised rates of pension with effect from 1.4.2018 are as under:
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Category of meritorious sportspersons
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Rate of Pension

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1
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Medallists at the Olympic Games / Para Olympic Games
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20,000
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2
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Gold medallists at the World Cup/World Championshipin Olympic and Asian Games disciplines
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16,000
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3
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Silver and Bronze medallists at the World Cup in Olympic and Asian Games disciplines
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14,000
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4
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Gold medallists of the Asian/ Commonwealth Games/Para Asian Games
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14,000
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5
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Silver and Bronze medallists of the Asian/Commonwealth Games/ Para Asian Games
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12,000World Cup/World Championship held once in four year only shall be considered.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
India-Bangladesh Water Resources Secretary Level Meeting
Both Sides Agree to Expand Cooperation Across Entire Gamut of Water Resources Issues
The India-Bangladesh Water Resources Secretary level meeting under the framework of the Joint Rivers Commission took place on 16 March 2021 at New Delhi.The Indian delegation was led by Shri Pankaj Kumar, Secretary . The Bangladesh delegation was led by Mr. Kabir Bin Anwar, Senior Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources.
Noting that India and Bangladesh share 54 common rivers which directly impact the livelihood of people in the two countries, both sides commended the close cooperation that exists between India and Bangladesh in the matter.
Both sides agreed to expand cooperation across entire gamut of water resources issues including framework for sharing of river waters, mitigation of pollution, river bank protection, flood management, basin management etc. A Joint Technical Working Group will provide inputs on the matter.
The discussions were substantive and held in a cordial atmosphere. Both sides agreed to schedule the next meeting at Secretary level under JRC framework at Dhaka at mutually convenient dates.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Indian cricket team for victory in ICC T20 match
Praises Virat Kohli for his tenacious innings
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi congratulated Indian cricket team for their well fought victory over Pakistan inI CC T20 match.
The Prime Minister tweeted:
“The India team bags a well fought victory! Congratulations for an outstanding performance today. A special mention to @imVkohli for a spectacular innings in which he demonstrated remarkable tenacity. Best wishes for the games ahead”
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Impact of Russia-Ukraine Conflict on Shipping Sector
Due to conflict between Russia and Ukraine the Shipping companies are facing the following issues:-
- Shipping activities in northern black sea is closed
- Insurance cover has been withdrawn by the P&I.
- Containers bound for Ukraine and Russia are lying at different transhipment ports.
- Payment affected due to blockage of SWIFT in Russia.
- Congestion at neighbouring ports and transhipment ports.
- Trade to Russia and CIS countries have been affected and Shipping lines are not accepting goods for Russian ports.
The following steps have been taken to protect the Indian shipping companies from the adverse impact of this crisis:-
- Meetings are taken at regular intervals with all stakeholders to review the situation.
- Shipping lines have been requested to explore alternative routes for Commonwealth of Independent States  / Russian cargo.
- EXIM Traders were informed that M/s ONE Shipping is carrying containers to Vladivostok.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.
MJPS
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Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Newly appointed Chief Information Commissioner  Sh Bimal Julka calls on Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh at New Delhi
Modi government is committed to ensure absolute transparency with maximum citizen - participation in the functioning of the government: Dr. Jitendra Singh
, Sh Bimal Julka called on Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, who is also In-Charge Department of Personnel & Training , which is the nodal Ministry for Information Commission.
Shri Julka, a 1979 batch IAS officer, who retired as Union Secretary Information & Broadcasting in 2015, was after superannuation appointed as Information Commissioners at the Centre and a few days back, he was appointed Chief Information Commissioner, following the superannuation of Sudhir Bhargva.
During his 20 minutes meeting with the Minister, Chief Information Commissioner gave a brief about the working of the Information Commission and explained how in the recent years the disposal rate of the cases had significantly increased as a result of the support from the government as well as an increasing use of modern technology or Portals.
Shri Julka also briefed Dr Jitendra Singh about the steps taken to include the newly created Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh under the purview of Chief Information Commissioner.
Dr Jitendra Singh referred to a number of path breaking initiatives taken by the Modi government to improve upon the functioning of the Information Commission and at the same time prompt disposal of RTI appeals. It was during this government, he said, the 24 hours Portal Service was introduced for e-filing of RTI during any part of the day and night and from any part of the country or abroad.
As for the new Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Dr Jitendra Singh said, the significant change now is that the non-domiciles and non-State subjects of Jammu & Kashmir will also now be entitled to file RTI related to Union Territory issues or agencies.
Dr Jitendra Singh also lauded the shifting of the office of the Chief Information Commissioner to its own exclusive office complex, while it had been operating from a rented accommodation till about two years back. He said, Modi government is committed to ensure absolute transparency with maximum citizen - participation in the functioning of the government.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President donates a month’s salary to Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund
The Vice President of India and the Chairman Rajya Sabha, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu today contributed a sum equivalent to a month’s salary to the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund  to strengthen the government’s efforts in combating COVID-19 outbreak in the country.
In a letter addressed to the Prime Minister, the Vice President described COVID-19 as a calamity of extremely severe nature which has claimed a heavy toll of life across the globe.
He said that India is fighting the pandemic by taking timely and emergent measures from time to time under the leadership of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. This is my small contribution to the cause, Shri Naidu said.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoU between India and the USA on cooperation in the field of Cyber Security
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding  signed between the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team  under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and the US Homeland Security Department on cooperation in the field of Cyber Security. The MOU was signed on 11th January 2017 in New Delhi.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh calls upon CII to come forward in a big way to promote Start-ups in Jammu and Kashmir to provide gainful employment to youth
Minister says, J&K has huge unexplored potential of Agri-tech Start-ups as the geography and climatic conditions here favor the cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants
Dr Jitendra Singh was interacting with J&K Chapter of Confederation of Indian Industry on ways and measures to make a “Naya Kashmir” at Habitat Centre, Delhi
Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; Minister of State  Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today urged the industry body, CII to come forward in a big way to promote Start-ups in Jammu and Kashmir to provide gainful employment to youth.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, J&K has huge unexplored potential of Agri-tech Start-ups as the geography and climatic conditions here favour the cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants. He said, the success of Aroma Mission or ‘Purple Revolution’ bears testimony to win-win proposition for both farmers and youth entrepreneurs.
Interacting with J&K Chapter of Confederation of Indian Industry, Dr Jitendra Singh said, the real stakeholders from all walks of life should come out with an open mind for overall development of the UT. The Minister recalled that Prime Minister Modi last year, while meeting the political representatives from J&K called for removing Dilli ki Doori  as wells as Dil ki Doori . He said, after Shri Modi took oath for the second term, ‘Mission J&K’ was strongly emphasized, of which one of the important steps taken has been the extensive public outreach program involving Union Ministers, apart from several important developmental projects and new investments bestowed on the newly created UT.
Dr Jitendra Singh promised all help from departments of Department of Biotechnology, CSIR, Department of Atomic Energy for successful ventures of Agri-tech Start-ups in Jammu and Kashmir. He pointed out that apart from Aroma Mission, Biotech KISAN Hub has rejuvenated 40 orchards till date under rejuvenation of apple orchards, where a very innovative methodology has been used to transform the old and non-productive orchards into more productive ones. He said, for this to succeed, the youth have to shed the the government job mind-set.
Mr Sayed Ehsan Javaid, Chairman of CII UT Council, Jammu and Kashmir said, since the abrogation of article 370 post august 5th 2019, they have adopted the theme “Making J&K an Aspirational Destination” by playing a proactive role as a catalyst for sustainable development of the UT and making it an aspirational destination for Investments, Quality Education, and Advanced Infrastructure.
Mr Javaid said, going forward, CII would like to work in the areas where the UT has a huge untapped potential through policy dialogue, sectoral events, B2B and B2G platforms and investment meets. CII will leverage its resources and vast network across the Globe to work with Jammu & Kashmir Government.
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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor
Perspective Plan for Chennai - Bengaluru Industrial Corridor  has been completed and three nodes namely  Krishnapatnam ,  Ponneri  and  Tumakuru  have been identified for development. Special Purpose Vehicles  for Krishnapatnam and Tumakuru nodes have been incorporated and detailed master planning and preliminary engineering activities are in progress for these two nodes.
Land acquisition is responsibility of the respective State Government and following land parcels have been identified for development:
 Krishnapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 
 Ponneri, Tamil Nadu 
 Tumakuru, Karnataka 
Land acquisition process has been initiated by the concerned State Government.
Total cost of the project at this stage cannot be ascertained as project development activities are in progress. The details of the amount spent so far year-wise on project development activities are as under:
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Financial Year
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Amount Incurred 
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1
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2015-16
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28,79,042.00
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2
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2016-17
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26,22,839.00
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3
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2017-18
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87,59,068.00
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4
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2018-19
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8,42,59,157.00
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5
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2019-20 
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0.00
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Total
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9,85,20,106.00
Japan International Cooperation Agency  has prepared the overall perspective plan of CBIC and initial master plan for the identified nodes. Since the project is presently under development stage, completion date of the project cannot be fixed.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, PiyushGoyal, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Vacant Posts
As per the Annual Report of Department of Expenditure, the vacancy position, Ministry/ Department-wise, as on 01.03.2021, is at Annexure. Data is centrally maintained only in respect of employees of Central Ministries/ Departments. Occurrence and filling up of vacancies is a continuous process, as per the requirement of various Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations of Central Government. Government has already issued instructions to all Ministries/ Departments for timely filling up of the unfilled posts. Rozgar Melas being organized by Government of India are expected to act as catalyst in further employment generation.
This information was given by the Minister for State for Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office Dr. Jitendra Singh in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
AYUSH
Ministry of Ayush is participating in the side event exhibition of 3rd Health Working Group at Hyderabad, Telangana
“G20 Primer on Traditional Medicine” prepared by Ministry of Ayush and Forum on Indian Traditional Medicine was unveiled
Ministry of Ayush is participating in the side event exhibition of 3rd Health Working Group, 4th - 6th June, 2023 at Hyderabad, Telangana. Ministry of Ayush is showcasing research-based Ayush drugs/formulation like AYUSH-64, AYUSH-82, UNIM004 + UNIM 005, Kabasura Kudineer and Homoeopathic formulation Nanocurcumin, developed by Research councils under the aegis of Ministry of Ayush. Indian Medicines Pharmaceutical Corporation Limited , a public sector undertaking under Ministry of Ayush, is also exhibiting Ayush formulation, manufactured by them.
During this event, “G20 Primer on Traditional Medicine” prepared by Ministry of Ayush and Forum on Indian Traditional Medicine  was unveiled by Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Tourism, Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel, Minister of State, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar, Minister of State, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. This event was attended by Dr. G.P. Prasad, Assistant Director, In-charge, Dr. Santosh Mane, RO of CCRAS and staff of NIIMH, Hyderabad.
The G-20 Primer Booklet on Traditional Medicine provides a comprehensive overview of Ayush systems and its role in global healthcare. This primer aims to highlight the principles, practices, and benefits of the Ayush system, promote its integration into mainstream healthcare, explore its benefits and challenges and encourage collaboration among G-20-member nations.
It can serve as a foundation for G-20 member nations to engage in discussions, share experiences, and develop strategies for integrating Ayush into their healthcare systems. By promoting integration, collaboration, research, and regulation, G-20 countries can leverage the potential of the Ayush system to enhance healthcare outcomes, provide accessible and affordable healthcare solutions, and contribute to global well-being.
The 3rd Health Working Group meeting as part of G20 India Presidency is being held at Hyderabad with focus on the three key priorities of the G20 Health Track. The side events exhibition of the 3rd HWG is highlighting research and innovation in the health sector.